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FRANCES AILEEN RUSSELL (WEBSTER)
Born: May 30, 1926
Date of Passing: May 07, 2019
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FRANCES AILEEN RUSSELL
(nee WEBSTER)
Predeceased by her beloved husband Dave, March 20, 1999. Frances is survived by her daughter Anne, son David and wife Wendy, all of Winnipeg; nephew Fred Coward and wife Gail, their children, Bill, Beth (Reza) their children, Roshan and Arman, all of Lethbridge, AB; and niece Judy Shiells and husband Dave, their children, Kari (Jerry), Susan (Matt) all of Calgary, AB.
Frances was also predeceased by parents, Bill and Lizzie Webster, sisters, Betsy-May Webster and Mary Coward (Joe), brother George Webster (Thelma) and nephew Brian Webster, mother and father-in-law Helen and Andrew Russell.
Born May 30, 1926 in Winnipeg (West End) where Frances resided until her marriage to Dave in 1957. Educated at Wellington, General Wolfe and Daniel McIntyre Collegiate schools, also Manitoba Commercial College.
In 1944, Frances took her first employment with the Retail Credit Co. Left after eight years and for a brief period worked in Calgary, returning to Winnipeg in 1952, and joined staff of the Canadian Wheat Board -Flour Department. Also for a number of years worked at Canada Post during the Christmas season.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Frances enjoyed 5-pin bowling, especially the competition, having been a member of the Provincial Team four times, Championship Western Canada Ladies 1959, Canadian Ladies 1959, Western Canada mixed 1959.
Frances loved the special times spent with family that meant so much to her. She enjoyed her gardening, crossword puzzles, watching curling (or cheering on our Winnipeg sports teams), and shopping with her beloved daughter Anne.
The family would like to thank the entire B2 staff at Middlechurch for their kind and compassionate care.
At Frances' request, cremation has taken place and a private family interment will be held at Chapel Lawn.
In lieu of flowers, if so desired, donations in Frances' memory may be made to CancerCare Manitoba, 675 McDermot Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3E 0V9, the Winnipeg Humane Society, or to a charity of your choice.
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home in care of arrangements.
Thought
Tomorrow is not promised us,
So let us take today,
And make the very best of it –
The once we pass this way.
Just speak aloud the kindly thought –
Do the kindly deed.
Try to see and understand
Each fellow creature's need.
Tomorrow is not promised us –
Nor any other day,
So let us make the most of it,
The once we pass this way.
Love is better than anger
Hope is better than fear
Optimism is better than despair.
We love you mom.
For those who wish to sign the online
Guest Book please visit www.chapellawn.ca
Chapel Lawn Funeral Home
204-885-9715
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 11, 2019
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Sorry to hear about Mrs Russell's passing. She was a wonderful woman with a lot of wisdom and spunk. She would always speak kindly about her children and always so proud of them and her family. Her famous words that she repeated so often every week that I saw her was "When you make a decision always be truthful and most importantly be fair." She taught me a lot. Those words are what I live by... She was an inspiration to many people and to me. - Posted by: Mayling (Hairstylist) on: Sep 19, 2021
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Mrs Russell was a truly great and kind lady I grew up across the street fton the Russell's. David was a good friend. I will always remember going over to call on David and always met with such kindness from mr and Mrs Russell. There was always lots of laughs and do many lucky times when we'd all share an orange crush And good old blackie the dog was always present. I remember so much how Mrs Russell would walk to Eddies store and if you were lucky she would have bought honey glazed doughnuts. She was a great lady and always was so kind to me and my family I cannot say enough nice things about Mr & Mrs Russell. Great people. I hope they are visiting Minaki Lodge in a special spot in heaven - Posted by: John tait (Friend and neighbour ) on: Sep 23, 2019
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So sorry to hear of Fran's passing. Such a friendly and spunky lady- always seemed happy to meet new people and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature! Our condolences to her family. Joan and Hub Chaput - Posted by: Hubert and Joan Chaput (neighbours at Gunn Lake) on: May 18, 2019
